Hypexilis pallida
This record describes Hypexilis pallida (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Det. M.A. QUinn, 2011 common at lights
Identification notes
Det. M.A. QUinn, 2011
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Graciliini
- Genus
- Hypexilis
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
TX (Trans-Pecos to Brazos R.) & n. Mex - Map
Seasonal Activity
mostly Mar-Oct
Diet and Behavior
Diet: beaten and reared from willow ( Salix ) , beaten from elm ( Ulmus )
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Hypexilis pallida Horn 1885
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Hypexilis pallida. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Hypexilis pallida (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Mike Quinn; Additional contributions by v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Hypexilis pallida
What is Hypexilis pallida?
Hypexilis pallida is a species in the family Cerambycidae, within the order Coleoptera.
How big is Hypexilis pallida?
5.5 mm (Horn 1885)
How do you identify Hypexilis pallida?
Det. M.A. QUinn, 2011
Where is Hypexilis pallida found?
Range: TX (Trans-Pecos to Brazos R.) & n. Mex - Map
What does Hypexilis pallida eat?
The diet of the Hypexilis pallida includes beaten and reared from willow ( Salix ) , beaten from elm ( Ulmus ).
When is Hypexilis pallida active?
Hypexilis pallida: seasonal activity - mostly Mar-Oct.